Iran

Saudi King backs US peace efforts

Speaking to UN General Assembly, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman calls for comprehensive solution on Iran.

Saudi Arabia: Deal with Iran needs to preserve non-proliferation

Saudi Arabia says any nuclear deal with Iran has to continue efforts aimed at making the Middle East free of mass destruction weapons.

ANALYSIS: Iran threatens terror over Arab Israeli peace deal

Iran threatens to stage terror attacks against UAE and Bahrain over their peace treaty with Israel.

US officials announce Iran snapback sanctions

Trump Administration announces sanctions on more than 25 individuals and companies closely linked to Iranian armaments programs.

Iranian politics goes military

The mullah's threats against those who veer from their view is a result of the military cult that prevents their being a normal state. Op-ed

Israel demands UN enforce weapons sanctions on Iran

After US calls for restoration of snap back sanctions on Iran, Israel demands UN restore sanctions regime.

Bahrain breaks up plot by Iranian-backed terrorists

Foiled plot to launch attacks on diplomats and foreigners was allegedly act of revenge for elimination of Soleimani.

FM Ashkenazi: 'Stand with the US to prevent arms sales to Iran'

Israeli Foreign Minister lauds US efforts to strengthen enforcement of weapons sanctions against Iran.

South Africa: No evidence Iran plotted to kill US envoy

South Africa's state security agency responds to report that Iran plotted to assassinate US ambassador to Pretoria as act of revenge.

Pompeo: New sanctions on Iran starting next week

Secretary of State says US will do all that is needed to ensure UN sanctions on Iran are enforced.

IAEA inspectors to visit second Iran nuclear site in a few days

Head of UN's nuclear watchdog says inspectors will visit second of two Iranian sites where undeclared nuclear activity may have taken place.

Report: Iran weighing assassination of US ambassador

Iran reportedly weighing assassination attempt against American ambassador in retaliation for Soleimani elimination.

Iran says it has 1,044 active centrifuges at Fordow plant

Iran announced last year it would renew uranium enrichment activities at Fordow in response to US withdrawal from 2015 nuclear deal.

Iranian religious scholar praises child martyrdom

Iranian religious scholar Mohammad-Bagher Heydari Kashani: '7,070 of our Iraq-Iran war martyrs were under 14.'

Iran: Bahrain will face 'harsh revenge' over Israel deal

Iran condemns Bahrain's agreement with Israel, Revolutionary Guards says Bahrain will face “harsh revenge”.

Iran executes champion wrestler convicted of murdering guard

'Entire world should be shocked at execution' of Iranian wrestler Navad Afkari, Israeli judo chair says.

State Dept slams China for human rights abuses, warns Iran

The State Dept released a statement accused the Chinese Communist Party for human rights abuses, warned Iran against spreading influence.

At least one dead in explosion near Tehran

Blast occurs at a shop in an area near Iran's capital. It is unclear what caused the explosion.

Microsoft: Hackers targeting US election

Microsoft says it thwarted recent cyberattacks from China, Russia and Iran targeting both Republican and Democratic presidential campaigns.

Iran to start military drills in Strait of Hormuz

Iran regularly holds military drills in the Strait of Hormuz, which it has threatened to close more than once.

Senior Iranian Official:

Iranian retaliation for any Israeli attack to include UAE, Saudi

Hossein Amir-Abdollahian warns UAE will bear brunt of any retaliation, 'any incident – covert or overt' carried out by the Zionists.

Iran says those behind Natanz blast identified

Iranian official says the country’s security bodies have identified those behind July 2 explosion at the Natanz nuclear facility.

IAEA: Iran's enriched uranium at more than 10 times the limit

UN's nuclear watchdog says that Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium stands at more than ten times the limit set down in 2015 deal.

Iran says reissue of Mohammed cartoons is 'provocation'

Iran condemns 'provocative' republication of Mohammed cartoons, urges 'greater understanding between religions.'

Khamenei singles out Kushner as 'Jewish member of Trump family'

Iran’s supreme leader attacks Jared Kushner as 'Jewish member of Trump's family' in Twitter rant against Israel-UAE peace deal.

Iran, world powers agree to work to preserve nuclear deal

Representatives of Iran and the world powers meet in Vienna for the first time since US initiated "snapback" mechanism.

Amnesty accuses Iran of 'widespread torture' during protests

Amnesty International says Iran's security forces used torture to extract confessions during last year's massive protests.

Khamenei: UAE betrayed Islamic world by making peace with Israel

Iran's supreme leader accuses United Arab Emirates of 'betraying' Islamic world and the Palestinian Arab cause by making peace with Israel.

Watch: Selichot in Iran

Rabbi Yehuda Gerami, Chief Rabbi of Iran, posts footage of a Selichot prayer service at the synagogue in Isfahan.

4 US citizens accused of conspiring to sell Iranian oil to China

The four stood to make as much as $28 million per month. They now face up to 45 years in prison.

'IAEA has important responsibility in keeping nuclear deal'

Iranian president hails agreement in which his country agreed to allow IAEA inspectors access to nuclear sites.

IAEA chief: Iran will grant access to nuclear sites 'very soon'

Iran agrees to grant IAEA access to two suspected secret nuclear sites.

Pompeo presses Israel to cool ties with China

US Secretary of State asks Netanyahu to limit Chinese investment in Israeli infrastructure projects, points out Chinese support for Iran.

UN Security Council rejects US request to restore Iran sanctions

President of UN Security Council rejects Trump administration’s demand to "snapback" sanctions imposed on Islamic Republic.

'We'll continue to prevent Iranian expansion'

DM Gantz tells British FM: Iran continues to further its nuclear plan, disrupts regional stability.

Iranian presidential election set for June 2021

Iran’s constitutional watchdog sets June 18, 2021 as date for presidential election in which Hassan Rouhani's successor will be elected.

Iran: IAEA chief's visit has nothing to do with US 'snapback'

Iran insists this week's visit by head of UN’s atomic watchdog agency has nothing to do with US “snapback” push.

Iran: Pilots were alive after missile hit Ukrainian plane

Iranian officials report on results of analysis of black boxes of Ukrainian airliner which was downed by Tehran.

Iran says 'sabotage' caused Natanz nuclear site blast

Explosion at Iranian nuclear facility was caused by 'sabotage', says Iran's atomic organization.

Iran promises 'proportionate' response to sanctions restoration

Iran's UN ambassador: Our reaction to Washington's attempts to reinstate sanctions will be proportionate to the state of affairs.

IAEA chief to visit Iran, ask for access to restricted sites

Visit will focus on access to sites where Iran is believed to have stored or used undeclared nuclear material.

Zarif: US 'snapback' attempt is unlawful

Iranian Foreign Minister: We expect the UN to counter the US administration's rogue behavior.

Germany, France and Britain reject 'snapback' of Iran sanctions

Germany, France and Britain say the US ceased to be a participant in Iran deal and as such cannot push for sanctions snapback mechanism.

Iran: We seized UAE ship

Iran claims it detained UAE ship which violated its waters, and that UAE coastguards shot 2 Iranian fisherman the same day.

Iran announces new ballistic and cruise missiles

"The fact that we have increased the range from 300 to 1,000 in less than two years is a great achievement,” says Iranian president.

Kushner: Trump 'willing to talk' to Iran

"Let’s stop being stuck in conflicts of the past. It’s time for people to get together and to make peace,” White House senior adviser says.

US to UN: Activate 'snapback' sanctions on Iran

US administration tells Israel it will submit request to UN for full reinstatement of sanctions on Iran lifted as part of nuclear deal.

Iranian chief of staff to UAE: Revise agreement with Israel

Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces says Iran will change its approach to UAE following the agreement with Israel.

UAE rejects Iran 'threats' after Israel deal

United Arab Emirates summons Iranian diplomat over 'threats' by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani against UAE over deal with Israel.

'Security Council has failed at protecting peace and security'

Israel's UN Amb. slams Security Council decision, warns of 'erosion of stability in Middle East.' PM Netanyahu: Iran threatens entire world.

'Mistake for Security Council to reject US proposal'

FM Gabi Ashkenazi warns: Decision not to extend arms embargo on Iran was a 'mistake,' will lead to deterioration in Middle East.

Security Council rejects extension of Iran arms embargo

Pompeo says "Security Council's failure to act decisively in defense of international peace and security is inexcusable".

Iran transferring advanced centrifuges to Natanz

Classified document shows Iran transferring advanced centrifuges to enrich uranium at Natanz production center.

Iranian official: The UAE will be engulfed in Zionism fire

Senior Iranian official denounces agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates.

5,000 Air Force strikes in the last 5 years

IAF releases data on the 'war between the wars' to prevent Iran's military entrenchment in Syria, transfer of weapons to terrorists.

Rouhani hopes US fails to extend arms embargo

Iranian President: We have great hopes that America will realize its failure and see its isolation.

Watch: Jewish wedding in Tehran

Footage from wedding conducted at Ahavat Shalom synagogue in Tehran, officiated by Rabbi Yehuda Gerami.

Iran convicts two men of spying for Israel, Germany, UK

Two men sentenced to 10 years in prison for allegedly spying on Iran for Israel, Germany, and UK.

Iran shuts down newspaper over report on COVID-19 toll

Iran shuts down newspaper which reported the country's tolls from coronavirus could be 20 times higher than official figures.

'Arabs and Israelis are speaking with one voice against Iran'

Secretary of State welcomes Gulf Cooperation Council’s call for extension of arms embargo on Iran.